Instructional Designer

MTC is a global leader in the corrections, detentions training and education sectors operating 23 Job Corps centres, 21 correctional facilities, 5 detention centres, 11 prison and detention medical departments and 2 workforce development sites worldwide.

Our Vision is to be a leader in social impact by transforming lives and strengthening communities and we are proud of the incredible work our +8,500 employees do providing support, giving hope and providing opportunities for a better life.

About the role:

In this role, you'll lead the transformation of our training programs and create standout learning experiences for a range of audiences. Working alongside subject matter experts and key stakeholders, you'll design programs that are compliant, learner-centric and fit for purpose, delivered either face-to-face or through digital learning modalities. Your work will span induction, role-specific and mandatory training, as well as accredited and non-accredited programs.

This is a six-month fixed-term contract with the potential to extend and flexible working arrangements are on offer — so you can do your best work, your way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop engaging training programs and assessment tools, aligned to operational and contractual requirements, ASQA and VET standards
• Develop learning materials for both face-to-face delivery and digital learning (blended learning approach) based on business needs.
• Create a range of learning resources including facilitation guides, learner manuals, curricula, assessment tools and Train-the-Trainer materials.
• Apply instructional design principles, adult learning theory and the 70:20:10 model to develop learner-centric programs and ensure accessibility and learner engagement.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, trainers, assessors and stakeholders to ensure training solutions meet compliance, contractual requirements and learning styles.
• Support continuous improvement through validation, feedback, and data analysis
• Collaborate closely with trainers, assessors, and stakeholders to ensure materials meet learner needs and business objectives

Key requirements:

You're a talented instructional designer with solid VET compliance knowledge and a genuine passion for learner-centred design. A confident self-starter, you love taking ownership of projects and delivering high-quality content that engages and inspires. If that sounds like you, here's what you'll bring:

• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline, or Certificate IV in training and assessment or equivalent professional experience.
• High proficiency in using multimedia and eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate 360, Vyond, Captivate, Camtasia, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint,
• Diploma of Instructional Design and/or Diploma of VET (desirable)
• Experience designing and developing VET-compliant learning resources
• Strong knowledge of ASQA standards and the VET regulatory framework
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex content into engaging learning materials
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs

Why you'll love working with us:

• Meaningful work, your learning solutions will make a real, visible impact on our people and programs
• Flexibility, flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Creative freedom, the autonomy to lead projects and bring fresh ideas to life
• Great people, a collaborative, supportive team of experts who love what they do
• Growth, the chance to shape and transform training across a diverse range of programs

Ready to apply?

If this position sounds of interest, please click apply now and submit your application. For further information or a private discussion on the role please feel free to contact - [email protected]

We promote a culture of Safety, Respect and Dignity.  MTC instils the BIONIC (Believe It Or Not I Care) philosophy in all staff.  BIONIC means promoting a caring culture for change based upon safety, respect, and dignity.

MTC’s BIONIC philosophy drives every interaction between employees and those detained at MTC facilities.  This allows our inmates/transferees to feel heard, appreciated and treated with the utmost respect and in a culturally appropriate way.  Our aim is to improve relationships and reduce stressors for inmates/transferees, so they feel cared for.